Year: 2017
Nigeria only African country currently issuing biometric visa — Official
Nigeria is currently the only African country issuing biometric visa, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior,…
UK to vote against Trump’s Jerusalem decision
As the UN Security Council vote on ‘the situation in the Middle East, including Palestinian question’ gets underway, the United…
Yuletide: Let passengers get home safely, Oyeyemi tells drivers
Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), on Monday urged commercial drivers to endeavour to make…
FCT minister commissions 5 solar boreholes
The Minister of the FCT, Mallam Muhammed Bello, on Monday, commissioned the five solar-powered boreholes recently rehabilitated and upgraded at…
Gaddafi’s son to announce bid for Libyan presidency
Saif Gaddafi, the second son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will announce in coming days his intention to run…
Akwa Ibom police investigate alleged herdsmen attack
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it is investigating an alleged Herdsmen attack on some communities in Ibiono Ibom…
IRT arrest 6 kidnap suspects, rescue victim in Aba
The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) on Monday announced the arrest of six kidnap suspects and rescued a…
Zamfara to establish new zonal fire service stations
The Zamfara State Government is to establish three new fire service zonal offices in the state as part of efforts…
Snake Bite: Federal Govt. counteractive measures
Federal Ministry of Health on Monday said it would introduce a surveillance system to ascertain the quantity of anti-venom needed…
Former Italian minister dies in car crash
Altero Matteoli, a lawmaker and three-time cabinet member under Italy’s Former Prime Minister Silvio Berusconi died on Monday in a…
Senate President urges agencies to enforce drug laws
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised all agencies charged with the responsibility of enforcing drug laws to buckle-up, to…
Unregistered rice: NAFDAC tells Anambra to suspend production, sale
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on the Anambra Government to suspend production…
Britain to fast-track visa process for international Masters students
Britain’s Interior Ministry, the Home Office, said on Monday that it is to extend a streamlined visa processing scheme for…
Federal Govt. to access details of all categories of taxpayers
The Chairman, Joint Tax Board (JTB) Mr Tunde Fowler, on Monday, said Federal Government planned to obtain and access information…
Osun receives N6.3bn Paris Club refund
Osun Government on Monday announced the receipt of N6.3 billion from the Federal Government, being the third tranche of the…
NPF reinforces Bayelsa Police Command
Following the recent upsurge in violent crimes in Bayelsa, the Inspector General of Police (I-G),Ibrahim Idris, has sent a special…
Collaboration key to economic, technological growth – Osinbajo
Nigeria’s youths will achieve more if they collaborate on projects that will benefit them and also boost the nation’s capacity…
Edo shuts controversial Obu mine site
Edo Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of disputed Obu Mine site in Okpella community of the state, Gov. Godwin…
Poor media remuneration: Osinbajo seeks remedy
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday criticized the non-payment of salaries of media practitioners by their employers and called for…
Medical expert calls for cough syrups ban
Dr Fatima Hassan, Paediatric Consultant at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), has called on the Federal Government to ban cough…
Osun to spend N48.73bn on water, sanitation project
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun says his administration will spend N48.73 billion on the Ilesa water and sanitation project. The…
Somalia launches National Youth Policy
Somalia on Monday launched the National Youth Policy designed to remove institutional barriers to youth development and enable young people…
2019 elections: INEC yet to fix dates for parties’ primaries
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has not fixed dates for political parties primaries, to elect…
FHA staff association begins 3-day warning strike
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) staff under Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, on Monday, began…
NEMA receives 167 Nigerians from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday received 167 stranded Nigerians from Libya, bringing the total number of Nigerians…
Suspected assassins shoot man in Delta
Suspected assassins have shot a young man identified as Mr Francis Agba in Delta. The victim, a worker at the…
Lagos Restates Commitment To Reduction Of Non-Communicable Diseases
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes and…
I Love Okorocha, I Love Happiness, But …
Hello my people- oriented governor, while others criticize your hard work and good governance, I write to congratulate you, your…
Victor Moses fails to make CAF final shortlist
Super Eagles star, Victor Moses failed to make the CAF African Player of the Year award final three shortlist on…
ANC picks Cyril Ramaphosa as leader
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader.